Operations Associate

5 days ago


Springs, South Africa Marken Full time

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following :

Delivery :

  • Attend Daily Operations Meetings and together with production personnel ensure that the 24-hour operating window is secured by addressing priority equipment repairs.
  • Plan and execute all breakdown repairs without delay.
  • Identify causes of equipment failures and repetitive repairs by completing RCFA page 1's and page 2's for all mechanical failures. Agree corrective actions with the plant engineers.
  • Champions the implementation of proactive maintenance and the elimination of reactive maintenance by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programmes.
  • Develop, review and agree the weekly maintenance plan with the Maintenance Planner. Ensure the effective execution of the weekly maintenance plan.
  • Plan, prepare and oversee the execution of monthly maintenance shuts. Ensure that there are no shut overruns.
  • Reduce reaction times to breakdowns (MTTR) and increase mean time between failures (MTBF) through the effective implementation of maintenance best practices, systems and procedures.
  • Meet with suppliers, contractors and 3rd party inspectors when required.
  • Do general daily administrative tasks and weekly / monthly reports.
  • Perform standby duties when required and give assistance with after hour breakdowns.
  • Perform any task that may be given to him from time to time by the engineering leadership team.

Quality :

  • Ensure no maintenance rework by ensuring that work performed by internal artisans and external service providers are executed to the agreed standard.
  • Regularly review and maintain the maintenance system (tasks lists and PM schedules).
  • Develop works instructions through own and subordinates input to standardize tasks and spares requirements following World Class Manufacturing best practices.

Cost :

  • Control maintenance costs effectively and prevent as far as possible over expenditure.
  • Identify critical spare requirements and ensure the availability of these spares at all times.
  • Liaise with store personnel re : spares holding / storage and stock requirements.
  • Visual display with graphics the Maintenance team performance (costs, effectiveness and productivity).

Health, Safety and environmental :

  • Partake in on site Safety Program and conduct regular safety talks, tool box inspection and ensure lifting equipment is inspected regularly.
  • Ensure that all maintenance work is executed in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Maintain high work and safety standards within area of responsibility.
  • Ensure plant housekeeping is of a high standard by implementing 5S principles and practices in area of responsibility.

People :

  • Manage the maintenance personnel under his control through proper guidance, supervision, inspection and discipline.
  • Assist with training, coaching and general development of subordinates.
  • Maintain open channel communication with subordinates through daily meetings for two-way feedback.
  • Perform bi-annual performance appraisals of mechanical artisans.
  • Enforce World Class Manufacturing principles onto subordinates and use WCM tools daily as Foreman - Lead by example
  • Maintain a high standard of time management of self and subordinates.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

  • Matric or equivalent
  • Mechanical Trade Test passed
  • A National Diploma or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering would be advantageous
  • Have a minimum of 10 years maintenance supervisory experience in a heavy engineering and continuous manufacturing process environment
  • Have a high level of understanding of World Class Manufacturing tools, processes and systems
  • Ability to do trouble shooting and present solutions in a fast-paced pressurised environment
  • Have knowledge of all the legal requirements of the OHS Act, BCEA, LRA and other legal requirements
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